The verdict
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) wins on 6 of 7 core metrics, 1 tied. We'd pick Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) for most teams that need decodo (formerly smartproxy) — self-serve democratizer of the residential proxy market. 125m+ ips, transparent linear pricing from $3.75/gb, no commitment, award-winning support., but the right answer depends on your workload — read the full review of each below.
ScrapeOps vs Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) — frequently asked
Which is cheaper, ScrapeOps or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
On the entry tier, Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) is the lower-cost option per gigabyte. ScrapeOps starts at $9.00/GB and Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) starts at $3.75/GB on residential. Both providers offer volume discounts, so the absolute cheapest tier depends on your monthly commit.
Which has a bigger IP pool, ScrapeOps or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) has the larger advertised residential pool. ScrapeOps reports 20+ providers aggregated across 50+ countries; Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) reports 125M+ IPs (residential + mobile + ISP) across 195+ countries. Pool size is one signal — actual exit-node freshness and rotation logic matter more in production.
Which is better for web scraping, ScrapeOps or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) edges ahead on overall success rate against our nightly Cloudflare/Amazon/Google SERP test rig. That said, the right choice depends on your target site mix — ScrapeOps is typically picked for ["Proxy Aggregator" workloads, while Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) is often chosen for ["residential" use cases.
Which has better support and SLA, ScrapeOps or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy)?
Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) carries the higher trust score in our directory based on documented compliance, support responsiveness, and customer-base feedback. Both offer 24/7 channels at upper plans; only ScrapeOps gates dedicated account managers and Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) gates them on enterprise tiers.
Should I pick ScrapeOps or Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) in 2026?
Pick ScrapeOps when ScrapeOps is a proxy aggregator routing across 20+ providers via one API, plus Scrapy job monitoring, scheduli. Pick Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) when Decodo (formerly Smartproxy) — self-serve democratizer of the residential proxy market. 125M+ IPs, transparent. Most teams that consider both end up with Decodo (formerly Smartproxy).